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Fitting a Rose Joint
goodguydrew - 13/9/07 at 01:04 AM

What is the correct way to fit a Rose Joint on a panhard rod? Do you fit a captive nut or tap the rod?
Thanks.

JoelP - 13/9/07 at 05:17 AM

weld in a threaded insert, its unlikely the ID of the tube will be right for tapping, and welding nuts in in critical locations is a bodge

TGR-ECOSSE - 13/9/07 at 07:58 AM

Definately weld in an insert. Inserts and rose joints are available from Mc Gill Motorsports

goodguydrew - 13/9/07 at 08:39 AM

Thanks for that link.
So, do these type of joints need any kind of protective covering when in use? Some kind of rubber cover? They look a little exposed to moisture.
Andrew

iank - 13/9/07 at 08:51 AM

You can get covers, but it's often suggested not to use them as if moisture/grit gets in then it's worse than if they are left naked. I'd talk to the supplier to get their opinion for you specific application.

02GF74 - 13/9/07 at 09:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by goodguydrew
Thanks for that link.
So, do these type of joints need any kind of protective covering when in use? Some kind of rubber cover? They look a little exposed to moisture.
Andrew


yes they are and not ,uch you can do about it apart from regular maintenance.

probalby originated for use by race teams that strip the cars after every event...

NS Dev - 13/9/07 at 12:07 PM

don't bother with the rubber covers, they trap moisture in the joint and wreck it faster.

Just buy good quality (i.e. expensive) ptfe lined ones with chrome moly body and hard stainless ball and you'll be fine.